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dark chocolate · 74% cacao · Philippines

Bali Sukrama Åkesson's Sweden Dark Crossover Indonesia

by Guittard · Mindanao, Philippines · rated 4.8/5

This chocolate unfolds like a quiet evening in a rustic farmhouse kitchen—creamy waves of milk and tangy parmesan melt into earthy notes of forest mushrooms, with a subtle wisp of pipe tobacco lingering in the air. A briny undercurrent adds a tantalizing depth, while the buttery texture transitions to a dry, savory finish that lingers with comforting persistence.

Tasting profile

OriginMindanao, Philippines
Bean varietyCriollo
Cacao74%
Intensity6/10
Acidityvery low
Bitternessmedium-high
Sweetnesslow
Texturebuttery
Finishdry, long persistence
Roast profilemedium-dark
Primary notesmilk, cheese, pipe
Secondary notesbrine, mushroom, parmesan
Flavor familiessavory_umami, earthy
Ingredientscacao beans, sugar, cocoa butter
Dietaryvegan, gluten-free, keto-friendly
Allergens
AwardsCocoa of Excellence Programme, Best Dark Chocolate, International Chocolate Awards - Bronze

Pairings

Beverages: pour-over coffee

Food: aged cheddar

Questions

What does Bali Sukrama Åkesson's Sweden Dark Crossover Indonesia taste like?

Complex chocolate from Mindanao, Philippines with dominant notes of milk, cheese. Secondary flavors of brine, mushroom emerge as it melts. Dry finish with long persistence.

What drinks pair well with Bali Sukrama Åkesson's Sweden Dark Crossover Indonesia?

Recommended beverage pairings: pour-over coffee. Food pairings: aged cheddar.

How intense is Bali Sukrama Åkesson's Sweden Dark Crossover Indonesia?

Intensity 6/10, medium-high bitterness, very low acidity, low sweetness, with a buttery texture and a dry finish of long persistence.

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